Saturday, May 25, 2013

A New Name For The Former Civil Service Sports Ground?

My letter in today's
Southern Daily Echo:

Dear Sir

The Daily Echo recently
reported on a public meeting to discuss the future of the former Civil Service
Sports Ground behind Malmesbury Rd
in Shirley. It was a great meeting, bubbling with ideas, energy and excitement.
It has taken a decade for the council to acquire the field for the local
community and it was good to hear that local people are determined to work
together to bring it back into public use. It will take a little while longer
to get the site sorted out and fit for public access. In the meantime though I
think a name change is needed. I for one am a bit tired of referring to the
site as the 'former Civil Service Sports Ground'. A new name is needed; perhaps
reflecting the history of the ground or maybe the exciting new future ahead -
maybe a Daily Echo competition to help pick the best name?

About Me

Hi. I am a Conservative Councillor for Freemantle Ward in Southampton, having been elected in 2002. I am the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Southampton Test. I am Deputy Leader of Southampton Conservatives & Spokesman for Childrens Services.